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Regional ecosystem details for 11.8.7

Regional ecosystem 11.8.7
Vegetation Management Act class Of concern
Wetlands Not a Wetland
Biodiversity status Of concern
Subregion 10
Estimated extent1 Pre-clearing 2000 ha; Remnant 2021 2000 ha
Short description Shrubland to low open forest on Cainozoic igneous rocks
Structure code Shrubland
Description Shrubland, closed scrubland, low woodland to low open forest on Cainozoic igneous rocks. Common species include Acacia aprepta, A. julifera subsp. curvinervia, Corymbia trachyphloia, Eucalyptus exserta, Acacia arbiana, Leptospermum lamellatum and Xanthorrhoea johnsonii. A ground stratum of Cleistochloa subjuncea, Scleria sphacelata or Triodia pungens may be present. Occurs on rocky outcrops on Cainozoic igneous rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 29b).
Supplementary description Butler and Fensham (2008)
Protected areas Minerva Hills NP
Special values 11.8.7: Potential habitat for NCA listed species: Eucalyptus sicilifolia.
Fire management guidelines SEASON: Spring to summer after rain, with good soil moisture. INTENSITY: Moderate to high. INTERVAL: 6-15 years. INTERVAL_MIN: 6. INTERVAL_MAX: 15. STRATEGY: This RE will burn when ready with adjacent vegetation. Burn small patches where possible (most are naturally small). Burn when sufficient soil moisture and according to seasonal condition. ISSUES: This heathland requires long enough fire intervals to allow regrowth to a mature structure. Ensure mature shrubland structure persists for many years in between fire events.
Comments 11.8.7: Upper slopes or crests of Tertiary trachytic or rhyolitic peaks of the Peak Range.

1 Estimated extent is from version 13.1 pre-clearing and 2021 remnant regional ecosystem mapping. Figures are rounded for simplicity. For more precise estimates, including breakdowns by tenure and other themes see remnant vegetation in Queensland.

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Last updated
14 May 2024